Commercial Finance Manager
Salary

The average Commercial Finance Manager in the United States can expect to rake in roughly $92K per year. Job satisfaction for Commercial Finance Managers is high. Women are just slightly outnumbered, with male Commercial Finance Managers making up 51 percent of survey respondents. Almost all get medical and dental insurance, and a large number get vision plans, too.

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

Job Description for Commercial Finance Manager

Simply put, the goal of a commercial finance manager is to increase profits for their business. These managers analyze various data from company performance and determine areas for improvement, so applicants should have up-to-date knowledge of trends in the marketplace in order to propose new ideas and opportunities. It is also important to keep an eye on the competition to develop the most effective strategies.

A commercial finance manager may also work with his/her company's marketing department to help develop profitable ideas for promotions and set prices for products. He/she also analyzes all of the company’s operations throughout the supply chain to determine where efficiency or cost-effectiveness can be improved. This is often a leadership position which involves working with a commercial finance team, so some hiring and disciplinary duties may be necessary to develop successful teams.

These managers will also help the finance and accounting departments within the company to ensure that they're operating efficiently. They will provide advice to these departments in areas such as profitability forecasting, performance reporting, marketing analysis, and new product development. These managers also help other managers develop policies and work protocols, including working with the finance department to develop plans, forecasts, and analyses. Generally, a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance is required, along with years of work experience in a relevant field. Some leadership experience may also be required. Some positions require a Master’s degree.